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The tomb of the 17th-century Mughal Emperor is in the crosshairs of India’s Hindu nationalists.

While the government transition has exposed underlying tensions, it also presents an opportunity for both nations to redefine their relationship on more equitable and inclusive terms. 

Some expected that a weakened Modi would be chastened. But it seems things are back to business as usual.

The lifting of the ban on such processions comes as the overall security situation improves in Kashmir, say authorities.

The museum had on display items like agricultural and fishing equipment and attire that the Miya or Bengali-origin Muslim community identifies with.

Petitioners against the ban had argued that disallowing girls from wearing the hijab would keep them from attending school, thus jeopardizing their education.

The government claims that the Popular Front of India is funding terrorism, providing arms training to supporters, and radicalizing people for anti-India activities.

There is enough evidence that some of these acts amount to crimes against humanity.

A recent study reveals that there is significant discrimination against Muslim women across industries in entry-level jobs.

The Babri Mosque ruling galvanized a new wave of legal attacks, with Hindu nationalist groups claiming hundreds of mosques built by Muslims emperors centuries ago were temples in ancient India.

The homes of Muslims are being reduced to rubble to punish them for protesting against government actions targeting members of the community.

Muslim protestors are demanding the arrest of two officials of India's ruling Hindu nationalist party, who made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

Derogatory comments by BJP leaders on Islam and Prophet Muhammad have drawn public ire and calls for boycott of Indian goods in several Muslim countries.

Muslim-owned shops continued to be bulldozed for almost an hour after the Supreme Court ordered a halt to the demolitions.

The state's Muslim voters are expected to back the party in the strongest position to defeat the BJP.

For the families of the 53 people killed in the February 2020 riots, the violence has left a deep and permanent wound.

A series of controversial changes by a BJP appointee is causing concern on the island chain.

Protesters in Assam denounced a new bill allowing migrants fleeing religious persecution to become citizens.

Urdu is a long-time part of Indian culture, not an alien presence to be purged.

How one woman is fighting against injustice, ignorance, and violence toward women in the name of religious practices.

What it's like to be falsely charged of terrorism in India.

India claims a secular identity, but has a long history of oppressing religious minorities.

The urgent need to end the decadent practice of the caste system before it ends up destroying the social fabric of India

India’s Muslim minority could have a powerful impact on the elections. Who will they vote for?